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Toowoomba Spring Home Show Set To Amaze

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Toowoomba Spring Home Show Set To Amaze

An estimated 12,000 people will attend this weekend’s Toowoomba Spring Home Show and Camping and Leisure Expo at the Toowoomba Showgrounds. They will be treated to an incredible range of household, lifestyle, caravan, camping, leisure, health and finance/insurance products and services.

150 exhibitors from near and far, indeed as far away as New Zealand and Adelaide will form the display. They will be showing the latest in caravans, camper trailers, camping equipment, pools, household items, lifestyle products, health and beauty and 100 other gadgets and gizmos.

Greg Johnson with Jodie and Lee from Skin Sensations
Greg Johnson (centre) with Jodie and Lee from Skin Sensations

Australian Events Director Corporate Development Greg Johnson said: “We are excited to be bringing this big show to our home town having delivered similar shows across Queensland throughout 2014. With the extraordinary developments and initiatives in this region we can anticipate a record turnout. “As well as our big displays, food and beverage outlets, giveaways, competitions and the sheer interactivity of the event, patrons can expect a brand new element that I am particularly enthusiastic about, namely 21 demonstrations on stage, with me, over the three days profiling everything from pain relief to gym sessions, brick laying to solar power and olives to wine.”

The demonstrations will be held in the Founders Pavilion and feature twelve exhibitors including local companies All-Safe Energy Efficient Products, Darling Downs Brick Sales, Electrical Sensations, Holland Wines, Skin Sensations, Solar Centre, USQ Student Guild/The Works and Water Saver Gardens. Mr Johnson added: “It’s great to see so many local companies involved in the show and really pushing the ‘Shop Local. Buy Local’ message proudly saying to residents that the best buys are right here on their doorsteps?”

Gates open at 9.00am each day and close at 5.00pm Friday and Saturday and 4.00pm on Sunday. Visit www.toowoombahomeshow.com.au for full event details.

Another Great Event For Highfields Sunday 26th October

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Highfields Spring Fair

Westbrook Family Fun Day Sunday, October 26th

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Westbrook Family Fun Day Sunday, October 26th

Every 2 years the Westbrook community comes alive with this event. Through support from local businesses, franchises, Council, clubs, and organisations the day offers a great opportunity for families to come and celebrate Westbrook. There is music from a Mobile Stage including jazz, blues, and local artists, rides, jumping castles, facepainting, vendors, train rides, food vendors, stalls, competitions, prizes, and have as much fun as we can !

The 2014 Westbrook Family Fun Day is a great way to celebrate and connect with other families, businesses, and franchises. With over 20 local businesses contributing to the costs of the day you will hear about local products and local services that are readily available.
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The event operates under a non profit organisation, and raises valuable funds for local groups, sporting clubs, and P & C school groups.

Westbrook is located 15 minutes from the Toowoomba CBD. Just travel along the Gore Highway and then turn right when directed by the signs. Located within the Toowoomba Regional Council boundaries we are  in close proximity to many local and regional communities.

Set aside Sunday 26 October 2014 for some Family Fun in Centenary Park, Barwick Street, Westbrook from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm !!

Entertainers appearing:

  1. The Dominant Seven
  2. Back n Business
  3. Andrzej Fenner
  4. Lauren Fickling
  5. Belinda Tigell
  6. Joey Hizon Project

Submitted by:
Clayton Rogers
Email info@westbrookcommunity.com.au

 

FKG Tour of Toowoomba – 2014 Awards Finalist

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FKG Tour of Toowoomba – 2014 Awards Finalist

The FKG Tour of Toowoomba has been selected as one of three finalists in the Buzz Print Events and Tourism Award through this year’s Queensland Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

The annual awards program is presented by the Channel 7 Queensland and is supported by the Commonwealth Bank. The Awards recognise groups, business, individuals and communities who play a vital role in enhancing the social, environmental and economic prosperity of rural Queensland.

The Buzz Print Events and Tourism Award was developed to recognise community events and tourism projects in regional areas which encourage social, economic and tourism stimulus in their communities. These are events and tourism initiatives which help strengthen pride in a community and provide opportunities for new experiences, learning and enjoyment.
FKG Tour StartAs a four day, 5 stage road cycling race the FKG Tour of Toowoomba has become one of the largest regional National Road series events held within Queensland and uniquely it thrives with only a volunteer committee. The Tour is one of fourteen events that make up Cycling Australia’s, Subaru National Road Series competition. The FKG Tour of Toowoomba covers over 400km throughout rural roads within the Darling Downs and recently the committee has restructured the ride for the 2015 event, which is hoped to increase the appeal of the Tour with competitors, coaches and within key cycling bodies throughout Australia.

With strong support from local businesses, the community and media, the FKG Tour of Toowoomba brings over 5,000 spectators to the community along with over 144 competing riders. Working closely with local law enforcement and officials, the FKG Tour of Toowoomba has plans to increase event exposure by becoming a major sports tourism attraction and positioned as a World Pro 2 Tour by 2020.

The winner of the Buzz Print Events and Tourism Award will be announced at a Gala Dinner on Saturday 8th November at the Events Centre Caloundra. The winner will be awarded $2,500 thanks to the Commonwealth Bank and a hand crafted glass trophy.

Tickets are now on sale for the State Gala Dinner, to book please phone 1300 735 445.

The Awards are proudly supported by Queensland Country Life and Angove Family Winemakers.

Submitted by:
Erika Hanratty
Awards Manager
Queensland Regional Achievement & Community Awards
T: 1300 735 445 | F: 02 9643 1733 |E: erika@awardsaustralia.com

Queens Park In Toowoomba To Shine For Leukaemia

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Queens Park In Toowoomba To Shine For Leukaemia

The Leukaemia Foundation’s most visually stunning and heartwarming event – Light the Night is set to light up Queens Park, Toowoomba at sunset this Wednesday 15 October. Hundreds of participants are expected to walk with coloured lanterns in an uplifting display of hope and compassion for blood cancer patients and their families.

Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland’s CEO, Bill Petch said around 10,000 Queenslanders across 13 separate locations were preparing to share a special evening with loved ones and supporters in the community who wished to brighten the lives of those touched by blood cancer. “Since it was first held in Queensland in 2008 Light the Night has become a treasured event giving the community a chance to show their understanding and support for blood cancer patients,” Mr Petch said.

  • “In Toowoomba a spectacular procession of lights will be created as walkers carry coloured lanterns around Queen’s Park.” Mr Petch said the evening’s program would run from 5.30pm at Queen’s Park and feature family friendly entertainment, inspirational stories from Light the Night ambassadors followed by the highlight of the evening — the lighting of the lanterns at sunset and a short walk by participants carrying lanterns of different colours, but each with a special meaning:

white lanterns carried by those who are living or have lived through a blood cancer diagnosis

blue is for our supporters and members of the community who want to see a world free from blood cancer, and

gold to represent friends and family lost to blood cancer.

“If you register by 5pm on October 14 your lantern is free,” Mr Petch said. “Otherwise you can buy one at the event on the night for $10.”
To sign up to this free community event visit www.lightthenight.org.au/lightthenightau@leukaemiaqld to share the experience.
What: Queen’s Park to shine for leukaemia
Where: Queen’s Park, (Frog’s Hollow), Toowoomba
When: Wednesday, 15 October from 5.30pm (walk commences 7pm)
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Get Involved With Aussie Backyard Bird Count!

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Get Involved With Aussie Backyard Bird Count!

Our native birds are in trouble. Natural habitats are suffering from droughts, floods, land clearing and any number of other threatening processes. Urbanisation typically results in a landscape vastly different from the original, with the original vegetation often surviving only in small pockets.

With our changing gardening styles, loss of natural habitat, and climate change amongst a range of pressures facing our native birds, we are at serious risk of losing a great many of these species. Some bird species simply cannot make the transition into urban areas.

Join thousands of people from 20-26 October 2014 for the AUSSIE BACKYARD BIRD COUNT — BirdLife Australia’s first nationwide bird survey 20/10/2014 to 26/10/2014.

All you need is 20 minutes, your favourite green patch and some keen eyesight (or binoculars!). The ABBC will provide an important snapshot of the birds that live where people live. This is our first survey, but with each new year we will be able to look at the trends in our bird communities.

Even in this first year though we will make some interesting discoveries †which state has the most birds? Which birds are doing well? Who is not? Record the birds you see on our brand new Aussie Bird Count app (or website) and you’ll instantly see live information on how many people are taking part near you and the number of birds and species counted right across your neighbourhood and the whole of Australia!

Find out more on the Aussie Backyard Bird Count’s website.

 

Pittsworth Celebrates Spring With Craft And Fine Food Spectacular

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Pittsworth Celebrates Spring With Craft And Fine Food Spectacular

Held annually since 2004, the Pittsworth Craft and Fine Food Spectacular extends over three days, being held in the Pittsworth Town Hall on the 10th, 11th and 12th October in 2014. Run by St Andrew’s Anglican Parish, it has established a reputation of bringing together the best the region has to offer.

Craft and Fine Food Spectacular in Town Hall
Craft and Fine Food Spectacular in Town Hall

While in Pittsworth you’re invited to visit the competition gardens (maps available from the Town Hall), the Spring Art Exhibition in the Pittsworth Art Gallery in Short Street, and Amaroo, a historic 100 years old residence in Murray Street. Also see the church floral displays, quilt exhibition, shop window displays and more.

Click here for Report on this year’s event

 

“Raise Your Voice” and Support Australia’s Carers

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“Raise Your Voice” and Support Australia’s Carers

Australians everywhere are raising their voices as part of a new initiative for Carers Week, in support of this country’s 2.7 million unpaid carers – that’s 1 in 8 Australians who are taking care of someone who cannot properly look after themselves.

Carers provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged.

Carers come from all walks of life: from kids under 10 to people well into their 80s and 90s. Most of us don’t realise it, but at some point in our lives, it’s likely that we will either be a carer or we will need a carer. If all the unpaid carers stopped providing their support, it would cost Australia well over $40 billion annually to fill the gap.

There are more than 494,000 unpaid carers in Queensland; 60,300 of them are young carers aged 15 to 24.

October 12th to 18th is Carers Week, and this year Australians are being encouraged to celebrate the extraordinary contribution carers make to our country by raising their voices and showing their support online. It’s a chance to let carers know they’re not alone: that we recognise the selfless work they do every day.
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A not-for-profit organisation, Carers Australia is the peak carers’ body in Australia and works across all States and Territories to raise awareness and provide support, advice and opportunities that meet the needs of carers, regardless of their age, gender, circumstance or location. For more information on Carers Australia, contact Kath Caller at Carers Australia on 02 6122 9917
Carers Week Website

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